Spruce Pine Community Hospital's 2011 costs for Neck, Back, Arms & Legs - Joint Replacement/Reattachment (e.g., hip, knee) (Major Joint Replacement Or Reattachment Of Lower Extremity Without Major Complications)

Diagnosis code: 470

125 Hospital Dr
Spruce pine, NC 28777

Region: : NC - Asheville




Diagnosis (DRG) Description Neck, Back, Arms & Legs - Joint Replacement/Reattachment (e.g., hip, knee) (Major Joint Replacement Or Reattachment Of Lower Extremity Without Major Complications)
Total 2011 Cases 25
Average amount Spruce Pine Community Hospital charged for this procedure in 2011 over total discharges $25,407.00
Average amount Medicare paid Spruce Pine Community Hospital for Neck, Back, Arms & Legs - Joint Replacement/Reattachment (e.g., hip, knee) (Major Joint Replacement Or Reattachment Of Lower Extremity Without Major Complications) $12,914.00
Difference between what Spruce Pine Community Hospital charged and Medicare reimbursed the hospital for the procedure $12,493.00
Hospital's Markup: 196%
Average amount nationally charged for Neck, Back, Arms & Legs - Joint Replacement/Reattachment (e.g., hip, knee) (Major Joint Replacement Or Reattachment Of Lower Extremity Without Major Complications) in 2011 over all cases $52,062.90
Medicare's National Average Total Reimbursement $14,566.90
Hospital's charge compared to the national average 51% lower
Hospital's Rank for this diagnosis 147 out of 2750 reported procedures
Percent of hospitals that are more expensive 95%